Water Recycling Operations Leader – Impact & Growth

Anglian Water Services; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Virtual GP service

Double-match pension (21%)

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

Personal accident cover

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Water Recycling team across Dunstable, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for day-to-day operations, resource management, regulatory compliance and optimizing processes to maximise efficiency and sustainability.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private health care, a generous pension with 21% combined contribution, a car allowance, 26 days’ annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive Water Recycling experience, with leadership responsibility.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Customer service mindset and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure with prioritisation skills.
• H&S qualification such as IOSH or understanding of H&S legislation.
• Autonomous yet collaborative team player.
• Driving licence held (UK).

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes deliver environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Active management to stay current with issues and resources.
• Champion collaboration across catchment areas.
• Coach employees to ensure compliance with cost and standards.
• Prevent and manage operational incidents.
• Maintain assets per SLAs and policy.
• Ensure compliance with Water Recycling Procedures.
• Build relations with regulators and customers (Environment Agency, etc.).
• Identify capital investment needs and promote business cases.
• Manage costs (revenue and capital) effectively.
• Oversee standby requirements as needed.

Skills

Water recycling experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

People management

Health and Safety knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Anglian Water Services is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Water Recycling team across Dunstable, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for day-to-day operations, resource management, regulatory compliance and optimizing processes to maximise efficiency and sustainability.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private health care, a generous pension with 21% combined contribution, a car allowance, 26 days’ annual leave and a bonus scheme.